pox-mcp-server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides network control and management capabilities through the POX SDN controller. This server enables Python-based network programming, OpenFlow device management, and automated network analysis through POX's modular architecture. Perfect for educational environments, network prototyping, and SDN research.

The server exposes two dynamic resources:

• pox://network-config: A comprehensive POX controller configuration memo
• Tracks active POX components and their configurations
• Records network topology and flow rules
• Maintains discovered network insights
• pox://topology: Real-time network topology view
• Shows active OpenFlow datapaths (switches)
• Maps host locations and connections
• Displays link status and port mappings

The server provides three specialized prompts:

• pox-network-manager: Interactive prompt for POX controller management
• Required argument: topic - The network control aspect to focus on
• Helps configure POX components and modules
• Guides through network policy implementation
• Integrates with network configuration memo

• simple-hub: Basic L2 hub implementation using POX
• Required argument: dpid - The datapath identifier
• Demonstrates POX's event-driven programming
• Shows basic packet handling and flooding
• Explains POX's core mechanisms

• learning-switch: L2 learning switch implementation
• Required argument: dpid - The datapath identifier
• Showcases POX's table management
• Implements MAC learning and forwarding
• Demonstrates POX's packet handling capabilities

The server offers five core tools:

• get_switches
• List all connected OpenFlow datapaths
• No input required
• Returns: Array of active POX-controlled switches
• Includes connection status and capabilities

• get_switch_desc
• Get d